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AGUSTA AB 139

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CHAPTER 74 - IGNITION
SECTION 74-20 - DISTRIBUTION

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AGUSTA AB 139 SECTION 74-20 DISTRIBUTION

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Ignition Cables The two ignition cables carry the high voltage charge from the exciter to the spark igniters. Each cable is made up of an insulated lead inside a flexible metal braiding and is connected to the exciter at one end and to the igniter at the other by coupling nuts. Spark Igniters Two spark igniters located at the 8 and 4 oclock positions respectively on the combustion chamber outer case, are screwed through bosses on the case to locate in the combustion chamber. Each igniter has a central electrode enclosed in a semiconducting material. The electrical potential developed by the ignition exciter is applied across the gap between the central electrode and the igniter shell, which acts as the ground. As this potential increases a small current passes across the air gap. This current increases until the air between the central conductor and the shell ionizes. When ionization occurs, a high energy is discharged across the gap in the form of a spark. The spark always occurs between the electrode and the shell.

DESCRIPTION The ignition system provides the engine with quick lightups over a wide temperature range. The system consists of a dual output ignition exciter, two high-tension cable assemblies and two spark igniters. The system is energized from the aircraft normal 28 Volt DC supply but will generate sparks in the 9 to 30 Volt range. Ignition Exciter The ignition exciter is a sealed unit containing electronic circuitry encased in an epoxy resin. It transforms the DC input into a pulsed high voltage output. It is a dual channel capacitor discharge type. The unit is a capacitor discharge ignition circuit that has the capability of storing 1.25 Joule of energy at an output voltage of 8.0 kW. The Ignition Exciter is classified as a low tension HighEnergy device, and is designed for use with semiconductor (shunted surface gap) plugs.

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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION The routing of the ignition cables on the structure must be recorded before removal. Do not let the spark plug or the ignition cable turn when you remove the coupling nut. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The components will be hot after the engine stops. The hot components can cause injury to personnel. Do not touch the ignition system components with your bare hands, always use insulated tools. The ignition system components will keep an high voltage charge. Do not touch these components immediately after their switch off. Wait a minimum of six minutes before you do the maintenance procedures. An high voltage discharge can cause injury to personnel.

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IGNITION SYSTEM

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ENGINE IGNITION - REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (SHEET 1 OF 2)

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ENGINE IGNITION - REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (SHEET 2 OF 2)

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